used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
from appearances alone
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fates have been very generous with you.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
true confidential information
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The fates have been very generous with you.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
Flagg
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From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
yet to be or coming
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
Gaylord
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From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The fates have been very generous with you.
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 At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fates have been very generous with you.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
immediately past
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
OUTLINESnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
with low volume
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OUTLINES OF A GREAT PROBLEM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fates have been very generous with you.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am glad you are content to accept the good things of life which they bring to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fillmore Flagg, seemingly self absorbed, remained silent for some moments, softly stroking his chin with his strong, shapely hand, his dreamy eyes with far-off vision intent, apparently noting details in the hazy borders of the distant landscape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last, turning to his friend with a hearty hand clasp he said: "George Gaylord, I congratulate you; your future is bright; you deserve it, your mother deserves it.
