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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

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From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

extremely pleasant in a gentle way

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

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From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

a boy or man

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

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 “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

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From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

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From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

one who writes novels

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

and nothing more

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

a human being

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

plural of “royalty” — payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

cut with a saw

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading I asked, as I looked along Dulcet's shelves.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

which person or people

From this reading Digby, the brilliant novelist, was probably Dulcet's most distinguished client, an eccentric fellow who, in spite of his excellent royalties, lived a solitary and modest existence in a boardinghouse somewhere in that part of the West Side.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Outside his own circle of intimates Dulcet was almost the only man whom Digby saw much of, and many of us, who admired the novelist's work, had our only knowledge of his person from hearing the agent talk of him.

the act of creating written works

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “By George, I'm glad you reminded me,” said Dulcet.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What is your friend Kenelm Digby writing nowadays?”