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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 The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

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

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

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

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

someone who fights with his fists for sport

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

one or the other of two

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

an outlying farm

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

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

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

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

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

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

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

tag the base runner to get him out

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

above and across; more than

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

on the contrary

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

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

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He had dreams neither about the past, like Stabb, nor about present things, like Lynborough.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

precisely as stated

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

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

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His intellectual gifts corresponded well with his physical equipment; an acute ready mind was apt to deal with everyday problems and pressing necessities; it had little turn either for speculation or for fancy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading OF LAW AND NATURAL RIGHTS Lynborough sat on the terrace which ran along the front of the Castle and looked down, over Nab Grange, to the sea.

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

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.

lean and sinewy

From this reading The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With him were Leonard Stabb and Roger Wilbraham.